Gender-Based Violence Working Group 10 October, 2007 IAWG

GBV Group Discussion Notes Shared experiences from Somalia, Rwanda, and Uganda regarding lack of coordination among UN agencies, NGOs, and local actors as well as poor-quality, unreliable, and/or unavailable services Shared experiences from Somalia, Rwanda, and Uganda regarding lack of coordination among UN agencies, NGOs, and local actors as well as poor-quality, unreliable, and/or unavailable services Clear need for effective trainings and follow-up for security and legal sectors as survivors continue to encounter inappropriate, delayed response services Clear need for effective trainings and follow-up for security and legal sectors as survivors continue to encounter inappropriate, delayed response services Improved communication and coordination among organizations implementing GBV interventions field-level, country-wide, regionally, and globally is still needed Improved communication and coordination among organizations implementing GBV interventions field-level, country-wide, regionally, and globally is still needed Medical treatment continues to be unavailable for survivors of sexual violence despite clear protocols Medical treatment continues to be unavailable for survivors of sexual violence despite clear protocols GBV programs are often unsustainable due to a failure to gaining community input and build local capacity GBV programs are often unsustainable due to a failure to gaining community input and build local capacity

TOR Gaps Lack of awareness/understanding among GBV actors/key stakeholders regarding GBV guiding principles and guidelines for GBV interventions SEA codes of conduct examined and reinforced in all organizations implementing GBV interventions Ensure trainings for staff and stakeholders on SEA and codes of conduct SEA focal points to ensure SEA policies/codes of conduct are followed and monitored Regional support for effective training tools/facilitation for security personnel (police, soldiers) and legal advocates

TOR Gaps cont. Encourage national GBV focal points within security and legal sectors to participate in GBV Task Force/working group meetings Advocacy with regional bodies to put more emphasis on GBV-related issues

TOR Priority Actions for Capacity-building in the form of TOT for GBV Coordinators at a regional level User-friendly info sheet from UNFPA for how to access/obtain PEP in emergencies, on-going conflict, and post-conflict settings Ensure roll-out of and adherence to IASC GBV Guidelines by Regional GBV Task Force with input from in-country RH Coordinators/GBV Focal Points Advocate availability of high-quality mental health services

TOR Priority Actions for cont. Practical, user-friendly guides to best practices for organizations specifically working to prevent and respond to GBV to supplement IASC GBV guidelines Consistent M&E tools developed Situation Analysis to be encouraged before GBV programs are implemented in order to ensure community participation, ownership, and sustainability Establishing community-based GBV Working Groups and community safety action groups

TOR Priority Actions cont. Continue examining and advocating improved legal support and/or redress for survivors of GBV (including advocacy on legislation reform through national conferences and other means) “Best Practices” Intranet Exchange via regional discussion boards and information exchange Increased awareness among donors regarding realistic timelines of programming to ensure sustainable, community-driven, and survivor-centered GBV interventions are implemented (may not be realistic so organizations must have the capacity to implement best practices quickly) Link to International Labour Organization or other MED/IGA groups to decrease vulnerability to sexual exploitation among community members